Patchwork Addiction

A couple of weeks ago, my friend Marian brought me two patchwork squares that she bought at a Denyse Schmidt sample sale a few years ago. I got so inspired that I decided to make them into pillow covers. The squares are the middle of each of the pillows above and below. You can see where I started adding on in the gold and orange fabrics.

But, can I tell you that patchwork is addictive? Once I got started I didn't want to stop! So, I made another pillow cover on my own--below. I just used the fabric that I had, and the new pillow covers really spruced up our bedroom!

Patchwork Appreciation

I've always loved patchwork things. But, ever since I took my quilting class, I've really come to appreciate what goes into making anything quilted, and anything handmade for that matter. I found this Christmas tree pillow at my local consignment shop. I think it cost a $1--it was among discounted Christmas items after the holiday. I loved it and gave it to Ellie for her bed. She loves it too. It's a year-round decoration for us!





I found the pillow cover behind the tree at Goodwill. It too, was a dollar, but I know someone, somewhere worked very hard on it. I wish he or she could know that it's still being appreciated. It sits on Ellie's bed right now, but it will go on Robin's bed when she gets into one (sniff, sniff).



The patchwork quilt in the photo was mine before I met Brendon. Recently, I had it cut in half and sewn into two small quilts for the girls (wasn't a sewing job I could handle). The quilts are small, but fit the IKEA day bed(s) perfectly. I was so happy to reuse that beautiful quilt in a new way!



Here are some more photos from the girls' room...



This dog I bought at IKEA many moons ago. I just love him.


Some of our favorite books...




And, my vintage Raggedy Ann from when I was a little girl.